First of all, I'm proud of you for letting your kids do something messy. Kids need to do stuff like that. When Amy was little, I made a small indoor sandbox for her-and she played for hours. We pretended we were at the beach:)

Looks like so much fun :-) I think that it's important for littlies to get messy every now and then - life isn't always neat!

January on my side of the world is summer, but... it has been RAINY here for quite awhile :-/ On rainy days, Joe and I either take a walk to the library across the street, to the art gallery (very kid-friendly - children can touch some of the exhibits, lie on the floor, there's a kids' area, etc). We also do lots of singing in the house and dancing, lots of hand-games... not too much else you can do with a 6 month old! I'm sure that once our winter arrives in June/July, he'll be up for some messier, slightly more independent stuff!

I never tire of smiling whenever I see your header, it is so cute and never gets old to me, especially the twins on the right. Really cool pictures, will you save the artwork? I am presently taking drugs to entertain myself. And I must say it's working pretty well!!! Had the MRI last night and had to wait three hours for my appointment!!! It made us miss the school board meeting to honor Phil!! But at least it's done now! The entertainment never ends here! Lately just not as fun as yours, I miss my girls! But when I get them back, I will not be quite as brave to bring out the finger paints. I have a flying indoor helicopter planned. Phil managed to knock Mary and the baby Jesus off the table with the chopper in an impromptu attack.

This is awesome and fun! so cute babies! :) Actually, i don't have any idea how to bring back the color at January!lol .:) But, I got it now! from you :) Thanks for sharing! I might do the same, ask my kids like yours, for sure they will enjoy it much!:)*smile*

What? No feet? I guess that one is better saved for summer and the outdoors. :-)Glad you are going to join me in the big clear out. It's just something that needs to be done every once in a while to keep me sane.

So happy to have won the book! That looks so fun. We used to do finger paints a lot, but the red we had would never come off. I need to get some more. Planning to make an oatmeal "sandbox" for my boys soon. :)

I really quite like January because the craziness of december is over. I always feel rejuvenated and hope to pass that onto the kids. This year we are so busy with me back at work full time, Deaglan at school fulltime that on the weekends, I totally veg out! Love the artwork.